Shakespeare on the Rocks: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
A relaxing evening on our lakefront back lawn - lulled in these flowers with dances and delight! The War Memorial welcomes Shakespeare in Detroit for an outdoor reading of A Midsummer Night’s Dream for the final event in our new summer series Shakespeare on the Rocks.
Join us on Thursday August 14th for a dreamy evening performance combined with dynamic views and curated cocktails guaranteed, unlike the course of true love, to run smoothly.
Ticket Information
VIP: $45
VIP ticketholders receive a seat in the first three rows, a drink coupon for their choice of beverage, and a commemorative War Memorial cup.
General Admission: $15
Featured Cocktails
To sip or not to sip? The choice is yours! Enjoy cocktails (or a mocktail!) inspired by the performance. Each VIP ticket holder receives a ticket for their choice of beverage.
Oberon’s Enchantment: A tequila based sweetened with lemon and elderflower liquor - fit for the King of the Fairies
Titania’s Dream: A Pimm’s Cup inspired bubbly cocktail to remember in your dreams
Little but Fierce: Stay awake with this small but mighty vodka, kahlua and cold brew beverage
Puck’s Potion (Mocktail): A sparkly and refreshing cranberry addition to any evening
About The Play
In "A Midsummer Night's Dream," two couples become tangled in a series of magical events orchestrated by fairies in the forest. A love potion and fairy mischief cause confusion and heartbreak among the lovers, before being reversed to ensure everyone finds true love.
About Shakespeare in Detroit
Shakespeare in Detroit (SiD), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is the premiere Shakespeare company in the city of Detroit.
The organization was founded by Sam White, a Detroit native, and now an internationally recognized director and entrepreneur. In 2013, she produced and directed Detroit's first ever Shakespeare in the park experience within the city's boundaries.
Since then, the company has continued to produce groundbreaking, professional productions of Shakespeare’s works at various sites throughout the city – from traditional theatres to nontraditional spaces – to give access to both new and conventional theatre audiences, while highlighting Detroit’s vast array of historical structures, venues and parks. This site-specific template has created a movement of new audiences for classical theatre in the city of Detroit and challenged the status quo.
In 2025, the organization will begin exploring productions adjacent to Shakespeare's canon and other classical canons.